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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 283.94 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 283.94 and 140.25 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 283.94 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/283.94 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 283.94 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 39,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,822.59/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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